'Sun Shield' Creates Biodegradable Shade For Great Barrier Reef
A sun shield has been build over the Great Barrier Reef, to protect coral reefs in the high risk area.
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You Can Fish Plastic From Amsterdam's Canals On This Eco-Boat Tour
Plastic Whale offers eco-boat tours of Amsterdam's canals, allowing customers to fish plastic out of the water.
Portland Pub Replaces Beef With Vegan 'Impossible' Burgers
White Owl Social Club in Portland is replacing beef with the Impossible burger.
Lawmakers Propose Bill to Stop Traveling Circuses From Using Circus Animals
A new bill would prevent traveling circuses from taking wild and exotic animals on the road.
Travel With Purpose: Destinations You Can Feel Good About Visiting
These destinations prove to be among the most eco friendly in the world
Kenya Passes World's Toughest Plastic Bag Ban To Fight Pollution
Kenya is leading the charge to rid the oceans of plastic with a plastic bag ban that supercedes any other initiative in the world in terms of the penalties for violating the law.
This NYC Sushi Restaurant Uses 100% Sustainable Seafood
Mayanoki, a New York sushi restaurant, claims that all of its seafood is sustainable.
Airbnb Launches New 'Healthy Tourism' Office To Promote Green Travel
Airbnb has announced the launch of its Office of Healthy Tourism.
This U.S. Ski Resort Will Run On 100% Green Energy By 2019
The Squaw Valley ski resort and Alpine Meadows near Lake Tahoe are dedicated by running on 100 percent renewable energy by December 2018.
This Art Installation Is An On-The-Ground-Cloud You Can Walk Inside
Artist Takehiro Ikeda made a sculpture called "Transitions" that brings a cloud down to Earth.
What Is Sustainable Travel: A Primer
Sustainable travel is possible — but there's a lot to learn.
Paris Plans To Dedicate A Third Of Its New Green Spaces To Urban Farming
Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo is going to dedicate more green space to urban farming.
This Is How Hotels Save Money By Reducing Their Food Waste
Hotels can benefit greatly from reducing potential food loss in their kitchens.
People Are Visiting The Great Barrier Reef To Say Goodbye
As climate change continues to have a negative impact on the world's largest living structure more people are coming to bid farewell to the ancient reef.
This Luxury Hotel Is Working To Bring Sustainable Tourism To The Maldives
Soneva Fushi, a hotel in the Maldives, is a destination for sustainable tourism.
Visit These 6 Countries Known For Sustainable Tourism
Sustainable tourism is important in this age of the climate crisis.
Peru Saves 2 Million Acres Of Rainforest With New Yaguas National Park
Peru officially established the Yaguas National Park, a massive rainforest that stretches over two million acres — and is the the home for over 1,000 indigenous people.
Portland Is The Latest City To Ditch Plastic Straws
Portland is the latest city to ditch plastic straws — with bars and restaurants joining the #StopSucking movement and joining other eco-friendly cities like Seattle.
NYC's Air Quality Is Cleaner Than Ever Since Monitoring Began
New York City has the cleanest air quality since it began monitoring results a decade ago.
New Disney Solar Farm Will Power Two Theme Parks
Disney World will power two theme parks with solar power.
Secretary-General Of UN's Top Tourism Organization Talks Sustainable Tourism
Zurab Pololikashvili, Secretary-General of the World Tourism Organization, talks sustainable tourism.
This Hotel In One Of The Driest Deserts In The World Runs On Solar Power
A hotel in the northern Chile town of San Pedro called Tierra Atacama announced that they were going fully solar.
A New Farm-to-Table Food Experience In The Riviera Maya
The Riviera Maya is becoming more sustainable.
10 Stunning Hotels From Around The World That Run On Renewable Energy
Hotels are becoming more eco-friendly and running on renewable energy.
Urban Planners Are Saving The Planet With Redesigned, Walkable Cities
Urban Planners are designing walkable cities to help the Earth.
Australia Is Pouring $349 Million Into Funding For The Great Barrier Reef
The Great Barrier Reef is receiving a big supportive measure from the Australian government.
We Asked A Park Ranger What It's Really Like To Work In Nature
We asked a park ranger about her experience working in nature.
This Is The First "Energy Positive" Hotel To Open Above The Arctic Circle
A team of architects in Norway have designed an energy positive hotel located above the Arctic Circle called Svart that can only be accessed by boat.
Sustainable Safari Options For Eco-Conscious Travelers
Sustainable safaris are possible — here are a few recommendations.
Adventure Travel's March Toward Sustainability
Adventure travel and ecotourism are become one and the same.
9 Family Tour Operators Committed To Sustainable Tourism
These 9 tour operators encourage sustainable tourism for the whole family.
This New Hotel Is Designed To Harness Energy From The Ocean
The Harmonic Turbine Tidal Hotel is harnessing renewable energy from the ocean and wind.
How to Foster New Generations of Global Citizens Through Travel
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The 'Wildlife Selfie Code' Helps You Take Great Pics Without Harming Animals
The 'Wildlife Selfie Code' will help you pose with a wild animal without causing any harm.
Luxury Resort Offers Guests Eco-Friendly Pods In The Swiss Alps
There's no reason you can't enjoy a luxury vacation without being green. This resort in the Swiss Alps lets you see Europe in sustainable style.
Trash-Free Flight Has Successful Trial on Australia's Qantas Airways
Qantas just operated a flight that sent zero trash to landfill in Australia.
Endangered Right Whales Spotted With New Calves, Providing a Ray of Hope for the Species' Future
The right whale population is limited — but luckily, it's finally growing.
The States That Use the Most Glyphosate — And What You Can Do About It
Glyphosate use varies state by state — take a look at the visual data.
Chicago Pledges 100 Percent Renewable Energy by 2040
Chicago has officially come up with a plan to achieve 100 percent renewable energy.
Netflix's 'Our Planet' Has People in Tears — And Ready to Do Good for the Earth
Netflix's new docuseries 'Our Planet' has people crying over how gorgeous nature is — and inspired to better for the planet.
Figuring Out if a Hotel is Eco-Friendly Just Got a Lot Easier
The EMA Green Seal for Hospitality will be a new benchmark for how eco-friendly a hotel is.
If You Love Animals, Don't Visit Zoos or Aquariums — Consider This Ethical Option Instead
Zoos and aquariums take animals from the wild and exploit them for entertainment.
Miami Bans Glyphosate, the Infamous Monsanto Herbicide Polluting the City's Lakes
Miami officials are no longer allowed to use glyphosate, a herbicide most commonly found in Monsanto's Roundup.
Mardi Gras Is Getting Greener as New Biodegradable Beads Emerge
A scientist concerned with Mardi Gras' waste problem has developed an eco-friendly alternative to plastic throws.
You Won't See Single-Use Drink Bottles at This Major Music Festival Anymore
The annual Glastonbury Music Festival will not sell or provide plastic water bottles this year.
Overheating Oceans and Overfishing Has Caused Fish Populations to Significantly Decline, Study Finds
A new study observed a significant dip in fish populations in the world's oceans.
Gisele Bündchen Embraces Nature in Cover Shoot for 'Vogue Germany's' Sustainability Issue
Vogue Germany chose Gisele Bündchen to cover its special environmental issue.
Researchers Discovered Microplastics in Animals in the Ocean's Deepest Trenches
Researchers found microplastics in the bodies of crustaceans living 10,890 meters deep in the ocean.
How Shipping Company Maersk Plans to Go Carbon Neutral
Maersk is working to make its expansive shipping process carbon neutral.
Emirates Sees a 40% Increase in Plant-Based Meal Requests on Flights
Emirates reports that more people than ever are ordering plant-based food options.